Fan Materials & Finishes

Our Axial Fan Selection

Hubs:

Weld-in Hub - Welded into the hub plate. Can be supplied with, or without, a taper lock bushing.Straight Bore - Hub plate has a hub mounted which will directly accept the drive shaft.

Fasteners:

Rivets - Our standard method of fastening the fan blades to the hub plates.Bolt-Together - This method is used for fans that may require extra strength at the connection points. Also used for knock-down fans.Welded - Blades and hubs are welded together. This method has applications in the food industry. Not available for Zinc Plated and Hot-Dipped Galvanized.

Construction Materials

Air Turbine Propeller offers a wide variety of materials and finishes for your fan needs. One of the most common materials is carbon steel but we offer fans constructed from mill run galvanized steel, aluminum, and various grades of stainless steels. If you have a material you'd like us to use, please let us know as we are not just limited to those mentioned.

Material

Description

Carbon Steel

Available with or without a finish

Galvanized Steel

Mill run galvanized steel for general rust resistance

Aluminum

Spark proof

304 Stainless Steel

Corrosion resistance and spark resistance

316 Stainless Steel

High degree of corrosion resistance with spark resistance

Custom/Other

Please contact us. In most cases we can help

Finishes

Along with construction material options, there are many finishes available as well. From industrial grade paint to hot dip galvanizing, Air Turbine Propeller has the finish you need for your axial fan. If you need something that isn't listed, don't worry, as we can accommodate most requests.

Finish

Description

Industrial Enamel Paint

Gray is standard. Custom colors available. Will resist temperatures to about 200F.

High Temp Aluminum Paint

Good to about 500F.

Epoxy paint.

Gray is standard. Custom colors available. Will resist temperatures to about 200F.

Zinc Plating

Good corrosion resistance. Some variability in color/tone. Good to about 500F.

Hot Dipped Galvanizing

Excellent corrosion resistance. Heavily textured/rough finish. Good to about 500F.

Custom/Other

Please contact us. In most cases we can help.

Combinations of Materials & Finishes

Construction

Blades

Hub Plate

Hub

Standard Fastener

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Industrial Enamel Paint

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/High Temp Aluminum Paint

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Epoxy Paint

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Bright Zinc Plating

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Mill Galvanized Steel Sheet

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Mill Galvanized Steel Sheet & Clear Primer

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Carbon Steel w/Hot Dipped Galvanizing

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Zinc Plated Rivets

Semi Aluminum

Aluminum

Zinc Plated

Zinc Plated

302 Stainless Rivets

Aluminum Complete

Aluminum

Aluminum

Aluminum

302 Stainless Rivets

Semi 304 Stainless

304 Stainless

Zinc Plated

Zinc Plated

302 Stainless Rivets

304 Stainless Complete

304 Stainless

304 Stainless

304 Stainless

302 Stainless Rivets

Semi 316 Stainless

316 Stainless

Zinc Plated

Zinc Plated

302 Stainless Rivets

316 Stainless Complete

316 Stainless

316 Stainless

316 Stainless

302 Stainless Rivets

Note:While Stainless Steel is resistant to some corrosion, Air Turbine Propeller Co. does not warrantee nor guarantee any specific level of corrosion resistance. Please contact your Air Turbine representative if you require further assistance.